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# Positive

This year
2023
# Claim
Boxing body says eating eggs could explain Benn's positive dope test
The 26-year-old had denied intentionally or knowingly ingesting any banned substances
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Feb 22nd 2023, 6:33 PM
Last year
2022
# Positive
Eamon Ryan tests positive for Covid-19 for second time
He tested positive this afternoon.
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Jun 13th 2022, 10:32 PM
# Out
Ireland's Henderson ruled out of Italy clash after positive Covid test
The rest of the squad have tested negative so far this week.
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Feb 23rd 2022, 3:14 PM
# Positive
Lionel Messi one of four PSG players to test positive for Covid-19
The Argentina international will stay in his home country until he tests negative.
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Jan 2nd 2022, 12:25 PM
All time
# Coronavirus
Eamon Ryan tests positive for Covid-19
The Green leader is self-isolating at home.
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Dec 19th 2021, 5:30 PM
# Positive
Two hyenas, 11 lions and two tigers test positive for coronavirus at Denver Zoo
They are the first confirmed cases of the disease in the species.
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Nov 6th 2021, 8:42 AM
# Positive
LA mayor tests positive for Covid after Cop26 breakfast with global leaders
Eric Garcetti, who is fully vaccinated, is now isolating in his hotel.
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Nov 4th 2021, 2:14 PM
# Tour
Lions' clash with Bulls on Saturday in doubt after positive Covid-19 cases
Meanwhile, the Springboks remain in isolation after re-testing this morning.
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Jul 6th 2021, 11:12 AM
# Setback
Springboks suspend training again after a new positive Covid-19 case
It’s the second time in eight days that the Boks have been hit by Covid.
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Jul 5th 2021, 1:34 PM
# Les Bleus
Scrum coach Servat tests positive as France confirm third Covid-19 case
However, all the French players have tested negative for the second time this week.
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Feb 17th 2021, 10:09 AM
# Coronavirus
Pádraig Harrington withdraws from Pebble Beach Pro-Am after testing positive for Covid-19
A statement on the 49-year-old Irish golfer from the PGA Tour confirmed the news.
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Feb 9th 2021, 6:33 PM
# Setback
Eddie Jones self-isolating after England forwards coach tests positive for Covid-19
England are due to gather for their pre-Six Nations camp next week.
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Jan 20th 2021, 11:40 AM
# season high
Premier League records 40 Covid-19 cases in latest week of testing
The figure is more than double that of the previous week, which was the highest since the beginning of Project Restart.
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Jan 5th 2021, 4:16 PM
# Positive
'I’m hungry to get more opportunities' - Burns aims to build on first Ireland start
The 26-year-old Ulster out-half had some nice touches before being forced off injured.
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Nov 30th 2020, 6:00 AM
# Claim
Distancing 'was maintained' at wedding Mo Salah attended before virus positive
The two-time African footballer of the year has been in isolation in Egypt since Friday.
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Nov 15th 2020, 3:33 PM
# debunked and explained
Factfind: Yes, we're doing more testing, but that's NOT why we have an increase in cases
The positivity rate has continued to increase – now at 3.9% – despite an increase in testing.
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Oct 6th 2020, 9:00 PM
# Concern
FAI backroom team member tests positive for Covid-19
The news comes with the team preparing for a crucial Euros play-off away to Slovakia on Thursday.
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Oct 6th 2020, 3:00 PM
# pause
Munster forced to suspend training after senior player tests positive for Covid-19
Six other players identified as potential close contacts are currently self-isolating.
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Oct 6th 2020, 12:40 PM
# Positive
Barry Hearn tests positive for coronavirus
Hearn’s son Eddie also returned a positive test last week.
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Oct 4th 2020, 9:26 AM
# ruled out
Second player withdraws from US Open after coronavirus positive
Sam Horsfield has joined Scottie Scheffler on the sidelines.
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Sep 14th 2020, 10:56 PM
# Update
Munster academy player who tested positive for Covid-19 now asymptomatic
Six other players remain in self-isolation but have tested negative so far.
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Aug 17th 2020, 5:47 PM
# Positive
'I am extremely sorry' - Novak Djokovic has tested positive for coronavirus
The world number one helped organise the Adria Tour in Serbia and Croatia this month.
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Jun 23rd 2020, 3:09 PM
# Concern
Blow for Bundesliga resumption plans, as 3 test positive for coronavirus
Cologne will continue to train while the three individuals are in isolation.
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May 1st 2020, 10:47 PM
# anti-doping
Munster's James Cronin banned for one month after anti-doping violation
An independent judicial officer accepted that the failed test was due to ‘a dispensing error by the pharmacy.’
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Apr 20th 2020, 5:00 PM
# Covid-19
Almost 100 staff and residents in one nursing home test positive for Covid-19, Dáil hears
Fianna Fáil’s Stephen Donnelly raised the matter in the Dáil today.
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Apr 2nd 2020, 4:07 PM
# Positive
Member of Dublin Fire Brigade tests positive for coronavirus
DFB said their member is receiving medical care and is doing well.
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Mar 15th 2020, 4:30 PM
# Covid-19
Linfield FC confirm player tests positive for coronavirus
Chairman Roy McGivern told BBC Sport NI that the player in question had chosen to self-isolate.
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Mar 10th 2020, 7:18 PM
# problem
Scottish rugby player tests positive for coronavirus
Their women’s Six Nations match against France has been postponed.
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Mar 6th 2020, 10:58 PM
# Positivity
Farrell: 'What a position to be in. We've won our first game at home'
The Ireland head coach says Scotland aren’t getting the credit they deserve for last weekend’s display.
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Feb 4th 2020, 6:00 PM
# Positive
'I see absolutely no similarities to 2007' - Best keeping the faith in Ireland
The Ireland skipper says it’s important not to let negativity seep into the squad in Japan.
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Oct 5th 2019, 3:30 AM
# Race Against Time
Good news on the injury front for Cork as star forward set to be fit for Munster final
Conor Lehane is expected to be fit for the next month’s showdown with Clare.
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Jun 27th 2017, 12:05 AM
# live a better life
Simple expert tips on how to make the most of your phone's camera
This week, we’re all about cultivating positivity with our phone. So why not get to know your camera?
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May 9th 2017, 12:50 PM
# Positive
Ireland's youngsters bow out of European Championships with creditable draw
The Irish had the better chances over the course of the match, though their goalkeeper also made some good saves against the Dutch.
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May 8th 2017, 7:57 PM
# Cocaine
Driver tests positive for cocaine in one of first drug tests - was already banned for 10 years
Gardaí administered the test on the N4 in west Dublin last night.
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Apr 16th 2017, 1:43 PM
# Positive test
Another scandal for Russian sport as IOC strips weightlifter of London silver
Apti Aukhadov finished second in the men’s 85kg event four years ago.
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Oct 18th 2016, 7:47 PM
# tested
'Let justice to take its course' - Erasmus happy to face Carter, Rokocoko and Imhoff
The Munster director of rugby ‘would never say anything bad about’ Dan Carter.
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Oct 14th 2016, 8:09 AM
# Positive
Jack Byrne managed a badly-needed 90 minutes for Blackburn last night
The 20-year-old was back in the starting XI after being left out of the side in recent weeks.
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Sep 21st 2016, 11:26 AM
# Positive
USADA confirm Jon Jones' B sample tests positive for a banned substance
Jones was pulled from UFC 200 just this week.
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Jul 8th 2016, 10:38 PM
# luas dispute
It looks like we might have a breakthrough in the Luas dispute
The non-driver grade are being balloted on a new proposal this weekend.
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Apr 22nd 2016, 1:47 PM
# Positive
Gary Neville got off to a respectable start in his first La Liga match today
Valencia got the slice of luck they needed when David Junca turned the ball into his own net.
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Dec 13th 2015, 7:07 PM
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